Changing The Narrative Podcast

Send a text Ulysseses Wilcox is a passionate Alumni Relations professional with over 15 years of experience in higher education, specializing in alumni engagement and brand growth. As the Senior Marketing Specialist for Adtalem Global Education’s Office of Alumni Engagement and Manager of the Walden Alumni Ambassador Program, Wilcox leads strategic initiatives that connect and empower alumni while...

Send a text Teron Buford is a champion of inclusion and intercultural awareness. He finds joy in empowering and providing resources to historically underrepresented and underserved populations while also helping allied powerholders understand their position of privilege and how to operate from that space to meaningfully promote systemic justice.   Teron spent the first 10 years of his professional...

Send a text Omar Williams is the Americas Product Portfolio Leader for the  3M Precision Grinding & Finishing Business & interim board president of  Yellow Tree Theatre .  He previously served as the 2021 ERG Chair for the 3M Black Leadership Advancement Coalition (3M BLAC), where he was recognized for his exceptional leadership with the 2021 Melrose Twin Cities Principled Leadership and 3...

Send a text In this episode, our podcast hosts, Dr. Gabriel Warren and Karl O. Benson take a moment to reflect on their journey through season 1 of the podcast. They express their gratitude to all the listeners who have made their first year a success. Listen to them reflect on their favorite episodes of season 1, talk about having the podcast being streamed in 14 countries, and discuss some of th...

Send a text Thomas Jackson has a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and has a career background in research and development in the food industry. Previous to opening PAR3565 LLC, with his wife and co-founder Mercedes, and beginning his journey as an entrepreneur he was an industry expert and in food science and food product development. He most recently devel...

Send a text Todd Western III servers as the Senior Donor Advisor for the Greater Twin Cities United Way. In addition to his work in the nonprofit sector, Todd's family owns one of  the last 10 black farms in the state of Iowa, with over 150+ years of stewardship. He is passionate about educating others about the importance of farming and the impact it can have on communities. Mentorship is al...

Send a text Marvis Kilgore is affectionately known as a Champion of Black Male Educators and Visionary Leader, born and raised in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Marvis Kilgore is a passionate advocate for diversity in education and a driving force behind the movement to elevate Black male educators. As the inaugural director of the “Sirtify” program at Normandale Community College, in Bloomington, MN...

Send a text Kentalé Morris Sr. resides in Saint Paul, MN with his wife, 4 children and is a two-time University of MN graduate, earning his BS in Agricultural and Food Business Management & Master of Business Administration degrees. Kentalé has nearly 2 decades of Sales, Marketing, and Analytics experience while holding a variety of roles at Land O’Lakes, Inc. with cross functional breadth and...

Send a text Tionne Reese is a husband, father, and sales professional in the car business. Tionne has had the opportunity to work alongside his uncle and two cousins to purchase a car dealership in Bourbonnais, IL. Tionne talks about some of the sacrifices he's had to make in order to pursue his dreams. This includes him working in Illinois, while his wife and 7 children are still living in M...

Send a text In this episode, we talk with Clifton Lovaloy who is a devoted husband, father and graduate student. After graduating from the University of Minnesota with two bachelor's degrees, he continues his educational and professional journey in pursuit of an Architecture license. Having a strong background and burning passion for Afro Studies and Design, he considers himself to be a multi...

Send a text Josh Cobb is a multi-time Upper Midwest Emmy-award winning multi-disciplinary producer and writer with a demonstrated history in news and creative storytelling. Cobb blends his detail oriented lens into celebrating and amplifying often overlooked cultures and characters. His unwavering commitment has been showcased through his work at the Black News Channel, KMSP-TV (5 Eyewitness News)...

Send a text Michael Watson, born in Ypsilanti, MI, is a proud graduate of Grambling State University. He began his financial role as a personal banker with one of the world's leading financial institutions. Along the way, Michael enhanced his relationship-building skills and learned the importance of how proper financial education & literacy impact lives. He is now the lead advisor for Wa...

Send a text In this episode, we talk with Chris V. Rey, J.D., who is the International President for the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and the 20th President of Barber-Scotia College. Barber-Scotia College is the second oldest historically black college in North Carolina and the 17th oldest HBCU in the nation.  President Rey is a highly accomplished, transformational and innovative leader with d...

Send a text Milton has 20+ years of experience in strategic B2B sales and client acquisition, He helps clients develop and implement innovative health and benefit plans that align with their business objectives and maximize their ROI. Milton’s core competencies include new business development, data analytics, leadership coaching, and trust building. “I am passionate about helping organizations cl...

Send a text  Samuel Jasper is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and currently holds the position of Materials Engineer at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) George C Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Morehouse College and a Master’s degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birming...

Send a text Xavier Reed is a husband, father, mentor, role model, and Principal of Wayzata Central Middle School, located in Wayzata, MN and serves almost 1600 students from the community. In addition to his work as an administrator, Xavier gives back to his community through several ways. Xavier founded a group called The Black Educators Emerging, which focuses on creating a space that allowed fo...

Send a text Larry Walker is a Sales Representative at Andersen Corporation, where he is responsible for generating new business and maintaining existing accounts in the residential window and door market. Walker has over 8 years of Andersen sales and service experience, and have developed strong skills in account penetration, route sales, and sales campaigns. Additionally, Larry is the founder of...

Send a text Galvin Billups is a husband, father, volunteer and community leader. He brings extensive executive expertise to the realms of youth and family services, workforce development, and affordable housing within Birmingham, AL. Committed to the betterment of the city, schools, and communities, he actively engages in volunteer work across various boards and agencies. For further insights, con...

Send a text In this episode, we interview Thomas E. McKinney II, a professional in the outdoor cooking industry. Thomas is the President of TYTUS Grills, LLC, where he is responsible for leading the sales and strategy efforts ( www.tytusgrills.com ), an outdoor cooking brand. With his sharp business acumen, he drives market growth and innovation. Thomas is also an active member of the 100 Black Me...

Send a text Joshua Warren is a husband, father, mentor, coach, and Development Manager for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). In his role, Joshua is responsible to build strategic partnerships with individuals and organizations to further the mission of LLS, bringing awareness and educating members of his community about Leukemia and Lymphoma. To connect more with Joshua or to learn more a...

Send a text Kheph Rahku is a husband, father, entrepreneur, mentor, investor, and Assistant Professor of Marketing and Digital Communications at North Central University, located in downtown Minneapolis. Kheph spends most of his time focusing on ways to make a positive impact on the world around him. He is the Co-founder of Better Family Life Minnesota, which is a community development organizatio...

Send a text Dr. Brandon Spradley is a husband, father, Pastor at New Life Restoration Church, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the School of Sports Business at United States Sports Academy. Brandon was recently named to the 2024 class of the Mobile Bay Magazine's 40 under 40 . You can follow Dr. Spradley on his social media platforms: Facebook @BrandonSpradley, LinkedI...

Send a text Tim Harris Jr. is an experienced Mortgage Banker for FirstBank Mortgage, located in Birmingham, AL. Some of his skills include, negotiation, sales, FHA, VA, USDA, conventional loans, business relationship management, and community lending (CRA). In addition to working in banking, Tim is a husband, father, musician, and an Elder in his local church. Connect with Tim at 205-470-1101 or v...

Send a text Nate Carter runs a couple of organizations in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area centered around reducing gun violence and restorative justice. In his daily work, Nate gets to combine his love for tech and data to support black led nonprofits be able to better tell their stories and apply for grants that support their  mission. In addition, Nate is the author of a new book, title &q...

Send a text In this episode, we introduce you to Adrian Davis, who is a corporate leadership and career trainer, speaker, and coach who believes everyone can be happy in their place of work, and that starts with developing good leadership. This belief has led him to his mission of starting Momentum Leadership University, who's signature program is the Momentum Accelerated Leadership Program....